Coast Guard participates in joint Arctic search and rescue exercise. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Grant DeVuyst

Here are a list of notable headlines and comments on climate and security matters from the past week. If we’ve missed any, let us know.

• RELEASE: Amidst Growing Nuclear and Climate Threats, A New Series of Reports Issues Warnings and Recommendations http://climateandsecurity.org/2018/06/11/release-amidst-growing-nuclear-and-climate-threats-a-new-series-of-reports-issues-warnings-and-recommendations/ … via @CntrClimSec

• Climate change-related disaster relief is increasing demand on Australian Defence Department, Senate hears http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-08/adf-sees-climate-change-related-disaster-relief-demands-rise/9842458?pfmredir=sm&section=world … via @abcnews

• We cannot look at future disasters from the angle we used to. The dynamics are changing and the response should too. Find out more from @RCClimate – http://bit.ly/2sx5x67 . #ClimateRedi #SriLanka

• “The effects of a changing climate continue to be a national security issue with potential impacts to missions, operational plans and installations” https://climateandsecurity.org/2018/06/05/defense-department-reaffirms-that-climate-change-is-a-national-security-issue/amp/?__twitter_impression=true … via @ErikSolheim

• #PacificAngel 2018 ensures Indo-Pacific forces are prepared to address humanitarian crises. More than 60 US military personnel, in partnership with local service members and NGOs, will provide humanitarian services to the residents of Suai in #TimorLeste. http://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1541837/pac-angel-18-engagements-to-kick-off-in-timor-leste/ via @PacificCommand

• .@ODNI_NIC global trends document was one of the first to really explain the security implications of climate change, says Dr. Suzanne Fry #FuturePolicyMakers via @CarnegiEndow

• A consistent weakness of the Global Trends reports is that we always underestimate the speed of these trends, explains Dr. Fry. Diversification is so important in collecting this data and staying open to quick changes. #FuturePolicyMakers via @CarnegieEndow

• In case you missed it, we have recently published two updates on the impact of #floods and Tropical Storm #Sagar in #Somalia. There is urgent need for WASH, shelter and NFIs. Donwload the full reports here: https://www.acaps.org/country/somalia/special-reports#container-1018 … via @ACAPSproject

• Remarkable NOAA data, reflecting rising seas: “The U.S. average high tide flood frequency is now 50 percent greater since 2000 and 100 percent greater than it was 30 years ago.” Related story: https://wapo.st/2kTUcsY  via @capitalweather

• The 774th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, an open session on the theme: “The link Between Climate Change and Conflicts in Africa and Addressing the Security Implications” https://reliefweb.int/report/world/774th-meeting-au-peace-and-security-council-open-session-theme-link-between-climate?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shared&utm_source=twitter.com … via @reliefweb

• Defense Department Reaffirms That Climate Change Is A National Security Issue https://climateandsecurity.org/2018/06/05/defense-department-reaffirms-that-climate-change-is-a-national-security-issue/ via @CntrClimSec

• Climate change & existing environmental stresses are contributing to piracy in Bangladeshi waters. My dispatch for @CntrClimSec based on interviews with ex-pirates and pirate victims in the Sundarbans https://climateandsecurity.org/2018/06/06/pirates-and-climate-change-a-dispatch-from-the-bangladeshi-sundarbans/#more-15927 via @PSchwartzstein

• Annual Tropical Cyclone, Disaster Preparedness & Climate Workshop The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast… https://www.facebook.com/eddiebazacalvo/posts/1869463813120878 … via @governorcalvo

• Now available! Programme of Mogherini meeting on climate security 22 June #united4climate #climadiplowith with confirmed speakers: @FedericaMog @PEspinosaC @SushmaSwaraj @margotwallstrom @ErikSolheim Read more here: https://www.planetarysecurityinitiative.org/news/hrvp-federica-mogherini-host-high-level-event-climate-security-and-peace-time-action-june … via @PlanSecu

• Pirates and Climate Change: A Dispatch From the Bangladeshi Sundarbans http://climateandsecurity.org/2018/06/06/pirates-and-climate-change-a-dispatch-from-the-bangladeshi-sundarbans/ … via @CntrClimSec

• On 22 June, HR/VP Mogherini will convene the high level event Climate, Peace and Security: The Time for Action. See link for more info on agenda, speakers and registration! #united4climate #climadiplo @eu_eeas https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/45844/climate-peace-and-security-time-action_en via @jdsaman

• #ClimateDiplomacy needed to ensure peace & resilience tackling climate-security risks & conflicts related with transboundary #water, desertification, sea level rise, #ecosystem degradation, #climate disasters, #energy geopolitics, #migration @ClimateDiplo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiWtM2fWjnE via @SebWillemart

• Very interesting session this afternoon on #climatechange #oceans, and security, with talks by @DiplomaticIfe @EstherBabson and Ayse Sezin Tokar on how climate can devastate stability, with recommendations for response and adaptation #ECCWO18 via @OceaNikk_1

• Testifying before Congress again this week on Arctic issues. Unlike the last several hearings I’ve participated in, this topic will likely be bi-partisan in nature. https://transportation.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402560 … via @dwtitley

• “There are mission reasons to do these kinds of things.” | Pentagon steps up climate change preparations https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/3/pentagon-climate-change-plans-avoid-trump-politics/ … @washtimes @TheBenWolfgang

• Pentagon’s climate change initiatives continue largely unimpeded by political debate. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/3/pentagon-climate-change-plans-avoid-trump-politics/ … #climatechange #MILITARY via @WashTimes